To:I. T. SMILGA

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Incodeby direct line4. X. 1919

SmilgaRevolutionary Council, South-Eastern Front

Shorinis cheating, keeping Budyonny for himself and
in general not showing any energy in assisting the troops
of the Southern Front. You will be wholly responsible for
putting an end to this scandalous situation, which is
tantamount to treachery. Telegraph in detail what actual
measures of serious assistance and serious control over their
fulfilment you are adopting, and with what success.